Film

Passionate Pastime

Hans Richter's documentary on the game of chess. Narrated by Vincent Price. Outlines the history of chess from ancient times to the present and traces its origins in India, China, and Persia. Prints, painting, illuminated manuscripts, live photography and rare chess pieces are shown as well as chess figures designed after Picasso and Braque.

Regie

Hans Richter

Drehbuch

Hans Richter

Status

Veröffentlicht

Veröffentlichung

01/01/1958

Originalsprache

Englisch